The suit of Swords
Fourteen cards in the Minor Arcana: Ace through Ten, followed by the Page, Knight, Queen and King.
Swords · Air
Thought, communication, judgement and conflict. Compare the clarity of the Ace, the cost of conflict in the Five and the responsibility of the King.
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Ace of Swords
clarity, breakthrough, new idea
2
Two of Swords
stalemate, difficult choices, stuck in the middle
3
Three of Swords
heartbreak, separation, sadness
4
Four of Swords
rest, relaxation, peace
5
Five of Swords
arguments, disputes, aggression
6
Six of Swords
moving on, departure, leaving behind
7
Seven of Swords
lies, trickery, scheming
8
Eight of Swords
trapped, restricted, victimised
9
Nine of Swords
fear, anxiety, negativity
10
Ten of Swords
ruin, failure, bitterness
Page
Page of Swords
curious, witty, chatty
Knight
Knight of Swords
assertive, direct, impatient
Queen
Queen of Swords
honest, independent, principled
King
King of Swords
reason, authority, discipline